INCORPORATED
JULY 26, 1957
ACTION MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF OF THE CITY OF BRADBURY
REGULAR MEETING
BRADBURY Tuesday, January 16, 2024 - 7:00 P.M.
BRADBURY CIVIC CENTER
600 Winston Avenue, Bradbury, CA 91008
CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Bradbury was called to order by Mayor Barakat at 7:00pm followed by the Pledge of Allegiance lead by Councilmember Bruny.
ROLL CALL=
PRESENT: Mayor Barakat, Mayor Pro Tem Hale and Councilmember Lathrop.
Councilmembers Lewis and Bruny
ABSENT: None
STAFF: City Manager Kearney, City Clerk Jensen, Management Analyst Flores and City Attorney Reisman.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Mayor Pro Tem Hale made a motion to approve the agenda with Councilmember Bruny seconding that motion which passed 5:0. The Council proceeded with the City of Bradbury business.
DISCLOSURE OF ITEMS REQUIRED BY GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 1090 & 81000 ET. SEQ.
In compliance with the California Political Reform Act, each City Councilmembers has the responsibility to disclose direct or indirect potential for a personal financial impact as a result of participation in the decision- making process concerning agenda items.
City Attorney Reisman stated there were no conflicts.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Barakat opened the meeting to Public Comments of which there were none.
ACTION ITEMS*
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2. CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVAL
Prior to voting on the Consent Calendar's Approval, City Manager Kearney explained to Council three changes: Two in the 11.28.2023 Minutes and One in Resolution 24-
01. The final language to these sections is listed below. Council had no questions regarding the edits.
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current law enforcement services and asked Staff for additional information on patrols in both LASD's Duarte/Bradbury area and in Monrovia. The item was continued to the next City Council meeting.
canceling the December Council meeting due to conflicts with upcoming holiday scheduling. The City Council agreed to cance! December's meeting. They will adjourn to the January 16, 2024 meeting.
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Data is accurate but not added correctly. The December '23 invoice from Jones Mayer totais $3,541.50 and not $841.50.
A.. Minutes: Regular Meeting, Tuesday, November 28, 2023.
B. Monthly Investment Report for the month of November 2023 C. Resolution No. 23-26. Demands & Warrants for December, 2023.
D. Monthly Investment Report for the month of December
E. Resolution No. 24-01. Demands & Warrants for January, 2024.
F. Reappointment of Planning Commissioners for Districts 1, 3 & 5 G. Recommend Approval for the City Manager to Enter into a Two (2) Year Professional Services Agreement Renewal with TeamLogic IT for Information Technology Services.
It was moved to approve the Consent Calendar by Mayor Pro Tem Hale with Councilmember Lathrop seconding that motion which passed 5:0.
3. FINAL ACCEPTANCE - LEMON AVENUE TRAIL PROJECT
City Engineer Gilbertson explained that the Lemon Avenue Trail was completed and asked Council to accept the work performed by SDC Engineering and authorize an additional payment of $10,500 for construction management and inspection costs making the final cost of the project $262,650.66.
Mayor Pro Tem Hale made a motion to accept the work performed while authorizing the additional $10,500.00 payment. Councilmember Lathrop seconded the motion which passed 5:0.
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4. DISCUSSION ON ROYAL OAKS DRIVE TRAIL AREA AND TREES
Mayor Barakat noticed some health issues with the trees along the Royal Oaks Trail.
It was agreed to have an arborist look at the trees.
Mayor Barakat suggested a meeting with the City of Duarte's staff to understand the watering issue of these trees.
INTRODUCE, WAIVE READING IN FULL, AND AUTHORIZE READING BY TITLE ONLY OF ORDINANCE NO. 390, AND SET THE SECOND READING; AND READ THE TITLE OF ORDINANCE 390, ENTITLED, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRADBURY AMENDING CHAPTER 1 OF TITLE II OF THE BRADBURY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATION TO COUNCILMANIC ELECTIONS AND REORGANIZATION." ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 24-02, WHICH ADOPTS REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 24-03, WHICH REQUESTS THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024 WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 24-04, WHICH CALLS FOR THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024.
City Manager Kearney explained how the Bradbury Municipal Code states our next elections are in June when they're actually in March, due to consolidating with LA County and one of its two election cycles. Because the Municipal Code is out of date and needs to be changed, Staff recommends consolidating with LA County's other election cycle which is in November instead of March. The two reasons for doing so are:
A. Typically, November is more well-known for elections vs. an alternating June and March so anticipation would be a higher voter turnout.
B. The cost to the City is significantly lower in November vs. elections in March. Because the number of Cities choosing the November election cycle is greater than the number choosing March, there are more Cities to divide the cost. This can reduce the City of Bradbury's cost by half but probably more.
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Ordinance 390 states to move the election to November and offers five (5) reasons:
A. Selects the November for the upcoming and future elections.
It changes the Council reorganization to June which would now be after the November 5th election for this year and future years too, if Ordinance adopted.
C. Extend the current terms for Districts 1, 2 and 4 until the November election.
D. Extend the current rotation of the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem until after the election.
Change the rotational cycle for the Planning Commission so it's on the same rotational cycle as the Council.
Mayor Pro Tem Hale made a motion to introduce waive reading in full and authorize reading by Title only of Ordinance 390 and set the Second Reading of Ordinance 390 entitled, "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bradbury amending chapter 1 of Title II of the Bradbury Municipal Code relating to Councilmanic elections and reorganization and to adopt Resolution 24-02, Resolution 24-03 and Resolution 24-
04. Councilmember Lewis seconded this motion which passed 5:0 so the motion carried.
6. DISCUSSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
City Manager Kearney reviewed past discussions on this topic and it was agreed to solicit the City of Monrovia's Police Services for a bid for the City of Bradbury. Mayor Pro Tem Hale made a motion to approve this bid and Councilmember Bruny seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously by all five Councilmembers 5:0.
7. MATTERS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
A. Reminded Councilmembers to complete the online FPPC 700 Form.
B. Explained to Council that a few residents voiced concerns about the trail following the recent heavy rains.
C. Last breakfast with Supervisor Barger was nearly a year ago. Staff will work with Supervisor Barger's to coordinate a date for the 2024 breakfast.
When the date is confirmed, Council will be notified.
8. MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
Nothing at this time.
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9. MATTERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Barakat - NONE
LA County Sanitation Districts
LA County City Selection Committee
Director of Bradbury Disaster Committee
So. California Joint Powers Insurance Authority
Mayor Pro Tem Hale - NONE
Councilmember Lathrop - NONE
League of California Cities
Duarte Community Education Council (CEC)
Councilmember Bruny - NONE
Area "D" Office of Disaster Management
Duarte Education Foundation
Foothill Transit
Councilmember Lewis - NONE
10. ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS - NONE
Closed Session
Meeting called to order at 8:30 pm.
PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING CLOSED SESSION ONLY - No Public Comment RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION REGARDING:
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PENDING LITIGATION Government Code sec. 54956.9, (d)(1) Grow Monrovia v. City of Bradbury - L.A. Superior Court Case No. 23STCP00128 After meeting with Council, City Attorney Reisman said no votes were taken or requested.
B. CITY'S NEGOTIATIORS TO CONSIDER THE PURCHASE OR LEASE OR REAL PROPERTY by or for the City, in order to grant authority to its negotiators regarding the price and terms of payment for the purchase or lease of the property described as Assessor's Parcel Numbers 8527-001-001, 8527-001-008, 8527-001-009, and 8527-001-012 (formally Oak View Estates Project) City negotiators: Kevin Kearney and Cary S.
Reisman; Person(s) to negotiate with: Property owner(s) or their agents.
Council to instruct staff how to proceed.
C. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Government Code Section 54957 (b)(4)
Title: City Planner
Council instructed City Manager on evaluation of City Planner.
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ADJOURNMENT:
At 8:33 pm, The City Council agreed to adjourn to a Regular Meeting at the Bradbury Civic Center, 600 Winston Avenue, Bradbury, CA 91008 on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
SIGNED BY:
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RICHARD G. BARAKAT, MAYOR DATE
City of Bradbury
ATTEST:
02.20.2024
DIANE JENSEN, CITY CLERK DATE
City of Bradbury
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